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Though grapefruit and grapefruit juice are a good source of vitamins and minerals that are good for the body, they have very powerful interactions with many commonly used drugs that may have very important implications. Background Many drugs are broken down in the body by the enzyme CYP3A4, and grapefruit obstructs this enzyme from working…
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Gout is a very painful recurrent form of arthritis caused by the build-up of urate crystals in the joint, causing inflammation in the areas around the joint. It is more commonly found in men but can affect women after menopause. It can affect one or more joints at a time like the ankles, knees, elbows,…
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Thyroid hormones are produced by the thyroid gland. These hormones thyroxine – T4 and triiodothyronine -T3 are required for normal development, growth, metabolism, cardiovascular system function, sleep, lipid metabolism and for maintaining a healthy central nervous and skeletal system. Anything that interferes with the level of thyroid hormones can cause all sorts of problems in…
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Paxlovid is an antiviral prescription medication used to treat adults with mild to moderate Covid-19 who have had symptoms for 5 days or less and are at risk for developing severe Covid-19. Some risk factors for developing severe Covid-19 Patients that are 50 years and older, Patients that are obese, Patients that smoke, Patients with…
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